CLCLT / CHARLOTTE EVENTS & IDEAS
Ideas in motion.
Discover events that bring science, health, technology, business, design and better living into the real world.
Independently selected gatherings in Charlotte and the surrounding region.
Editor’s Event Picks
Selected for their relevance to CLCLT’s editorial mission. Follow each event’s link for current details and registration.
OCT 14 · 2026 AI & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Building with AI: Network, Demo and Pitch
Meet local AI builders and founders, see working demos, and discuss practical applications.
OCT 24 · 2026 TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD
IEEE Hack for Humanity — Beyond 2030
A hackathon focused on useful technology, engineering and real-world challenges.
OCT 27–28 · 2026 BUSINESS & INNOVATION
CoLABcon 2026
Two days exploring AI, intellectual property, enterprise value and founder collaboration.
More Upcoming Events
OCT 15 · 2026 HEALTH & COMMUNITY
Mental Health Mixer for Young Adults
An easygoing event focused on meaningful connection, conversation and mental health support.
OCT 17 · 2026 WELLNESS & BETTER LIVING
DeStress Davidson
Practical stress-management activities and local wellness resources presented with NAMI Charlotte.
OCT 21 · 2026 ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE
Power System Modeling: What Makes a Model Meaningful
Explore the limits and applications of electrical-power simulation and model validation.
OCT 24 · 2026 HEALTH & WELLNESS
Yoga for Mental Health
Gentle yoga, breathwork and practical approaches to supporting mental well-being.
Discover more thoughtful gatherings
Explore organizer calendars for new programs in the subjects CLCLT covers.
- Health and mental well-being: NAMI Charlotte
- Engineering and science: IEEE Charlotte
- Sustainability and design: UNC Charlotte Sustainability
- Entrepreneurship and innovation: SEEDSPARK CoLAB
Suggest an event
Organizing a workshop, research lecture, founder gathering, engineering demonstration, wellness program, or design discussion? Submit your event through our online form → Include the date, location, organizer and official event link. All submissions are reviewed before any event is listed.
How events are selected
CLCLT favors events connected to evidence-based science, public health, technology, business creation, architecture, healthy housing, sustainability and useful ideas. We verify organizer information where possible, but schedules and registration can change. Check the organizer’s event page before attending.
Curated October 13, 2026. Listings are dated and will need regular editorial review as events pass.
Legacy Charlotte events directory
The former Creative Loafing Charlotte community calendar remains available as a separate legacy directory. It is not curated to CLCLT’s current mission and retains its original presentation.